The public policy of separating citizens based on racial or ethnic identities is known as segregation, which was officially enforced in the United States until the mid-20th century. Segregation laws and practices created significant social and political inequalities. The Civil Rights Movement was instrumental in fighting against segregation and promoting equality through legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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The public policy of separating citizens based on racial or ethnic identities is called segregation. It was legally enforced, particularly in the United States, and has had lasting social and political ramifications. The Civil Rights Movement aimed to dismantle segregation and promote equality. ;